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This time of year is often overlooked – after all, it’s too early to start looking forward to Christmas – but I think there’s a magic to it. It’s the perfect time to hunker down in our beautiful homes, and indulge in a bit of Scandinavian hygge. And

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For sustainable pieces with special stories behind them, take a trip to PRIOR in Bristol’s Old Market. Forget frivolous purchases and throwaway culture, the co-op shop prides itself on stocking products that are made to last. PRIOR showcases work fro

All the rooms in our new build are white so I felt I needed to add a bit of life to them. I decided to do something a little different and make a feature of the walls in the downstairs toilet. I painted the wildflowers freehand using various tester p

Keep your fruit and veg fresher for longer with Beko’s new HarvestFresh cooling technology. Installed in the crisper drawers of selected fridges, it uses coloured lights to mimic the natural sunlight cycle from dawn to dusk, which can lengthen the li

● Does it cook food well? ● How simple is it to set up? ● How easy is it to clean? Effective at cooking meat, fish and veg dishes, this slow cooker is a great all-rounder. Its small size is ideal if you’re only cooking for one or two, and it can be s

In a survey of 2,000 homeowners, 40% said they were looking for more eco-friendly ways to carry out home improvements, with over a third buying pre-owned home goods for environmental reasons. Source Used Kitchen Exchange If you are stuck in a cook

Forget the January sales – savvy shoppers will be bagging bargains in this month’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Originating in the US, Black Friday is the shopping day after Thanksgiving and is so-called because so much trade is done that ret

You’ll be stepping into the 1970s with this mini trend. The decade was all about a riot of colour and bold geometric patterns covering pretty much every surface. We’re not suggesting you should go quite as far as decorating your floors, walls and fur

When you think of neutral colours your mind probably jumps to beige and magnolia – shades that might have left you cold in the past. But it’s time to change the way you see these hues, as Dulux’s colour of the year 2021 – Brave Ground – proves, these

When Liz and Jay Nagle had their first child, they were keen to sell their two-up two-down in Stockport and find a forever home. It wasn’t long before they found a three-bedroom Victorian semi nearby with a cellar where Liz could keep stock for her o

Vinyl is a practical budget choice for flooring and is warm underfoot. Have it laid before the bathroom suite to avoid having to cut around sanitaryware. Don’t scrimp on taps, as they need to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use. Ask your plu

Two classics combine with this timeless rosebud-shape vase in a black-and-white polka-dot print. How to add personality to a shelf? This quirky, friendly-faced vase will do the trick. Play with proportions and display petite pots with taller vases li

PAINT £100 BATHROOM SUITE £1,410 TAPS £845 WALL TILES £360 FLOORING £100 LIGHT £160 TOTAL £2,975 Costa oval countertop basin, £59.95; Arezzo 1700x800 grid wet room with screen, side panel and tray, £499.95; Arezzo round thermostatic shower pack wi

Practical, low-maintenance cushioned vinyl will prove softer and warmer underfoot than tiles and is an effective and easy way to replicate the look of real wood. The couple fitted a simple, summer heating kit to a radiator so that everyone can enjoy

Add a vintage touch to your bathroom with this wooden stool. Its black and cream woven details would complement a monochrome scheme beautifully. Scandi interior enthusiasts will love this minimalist wooden stool. A subtle way to bring some natural wa

PAINT £51 TILES £364 UNITS & WORKTOPS £1,613 SANITARYWARE £197 BATH & PANELS £565 TAPS £300 SHOWERS & ENCLOSURE £1,924 FLOORING £198 HEATING £270 TOTAL £5,482 Walls in Loft White Intelligent matt emulsion, £51.50 per 2.5L, Little Greene. Portfolio

When Lisa and Derek Bennett, and their children Oscar and Scarlett, moved into their three-bedroom London home, they inherited a run-down bathroom. As well as an ageing turquoise suite and unsightly décor, the bathroom was also on the small side for

Decorative floor tiles are a great way to introduce bold pattern without overpowering small rooms. Choose a monochrome palette so they’re likely to work with future décor updates. Crittall-style screens bring a touch of industrial styling to a bathr

Create a statement floor that will stand the test of time with a classic design. Contrast a modern bathroom with rustic tiles for an eclectic feel. Can’t decide on a paint colour? Pick out a shade from a multi-tone tile for a pulled-together scheme.

SHOWER & ENCLOSURE £1,668 VANITIES & TAPS £1,856 W/C £406 PAINT £117 PANELLING £143 TILES £124 HEATING £190 LIGHTING £314 PRIVACY FILM £34 TOTAL £4,852 1000mm framed wet room screen, £338; 800mm framed wet room screen, £311; 1400 x 800 walk-in sho

‘Your bedroom is your sanctuary; a place to relax and seek calm away from everyday life. Updating your bedroom with reversible bedding is an easy way to keep things interesting, as you get two designs in one. The addition of simple touches, such as c

‘Bedside tables are practical, functional and help to add character and charm to a space. Arranging a table on either side of the bed will create a symmetrical and balanced style. When it comes to accessorising a bedside table, less is more so choose

‘Think about what feel you want to create in your bedroom: calming and pared back, warm and cosy or something with more of a sense of opulence? Whatever it is, centre your lighting around that. In general, keep bulbs shaded with material as opposed t

‘Use larger mirrors in small rooms to give the illusion of more space, or place a mirror perpendicular to, or opposite, a window. This will bounce natural light around the room, creating a much brighter and more spacious feel, reducing the need for a

We tend to spend more time at home during the chillier months, so at this time of year purifying the air to keep general house dust, unwanted bacteria and pollution at bay is more important than ever. Air purifiers are useful for a multitude of other

Small Appliances Expert at AO.com, Victoria Miller, reveals exactly how air purifiers can help in your home and what to look out for when choosing the one that’s right for you… Air purifiers are brilliant for keeping allergies at bay within the home

Bring a dose of classic elegance to your kitchen or bathroom with the new Zellica tiles from Topps Tiles. The jewel tones and high-gloss finish are inspired by 18th-century majolica pottery. Each tile is fired at a specific temperature and slower spe

‘Find your happy shade by spending some time thinking about the colours you like. Look around your home and consider the colour choices you’ve made already. The average household replaces their kitchen every 13 years so your kitchen colour will be wi

‘We are definitely seeing a growing interest in our more colourful products and ranges. Colour in the kitchen, whether this is on cabinets, doors or accessories, is a 2020 go-to trend and one I believe is here to stay.’ Mark Mills, Managing Director

WHO LIVES HERE? Morgen, 33, is a senior manager at a local estate agent and lives in a two-bedroom cottage in Long Melford with her husband Pete, 40, their daughter Mable, five, and their two Labradors, Franklyn and Fynn. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOU

Södermalm Indigo kitchen units and Caple sink and tap, £4,380, Gaddesby. Oak worktops, £570, Worktop Express. Vinyl wood flooring, £3,000, LG Hausys. Ginger Ray foliage wall tiles, £59.94; Leopard head wall vase, £26.95, both Not On The High Street.

Bring a splash of colour to your home with this speedy upcycling project. Unleash your creativity with this vase revamp and transform a lacklustre piece of homeware into a statement accessory that will brighten up whatever space you put it in. All yo

Measure the space you need your tile to fill, and deduct a 2mm tile spacer gap. Transfer your measurement to the tile, then line up the mark to the top of the tile cutter. Starting from the bottom, gently push the handle down while moving forward to

It’s easier than you might think to tile a kitchen splashback. The key is taking time to plan in advance. When you plan where you want your tiles to go, you will see where your tiles end up sitting around windows, sockets and where your worktop ends.

Group framed pictures together to tell a story. Eniko collects prints by artists and hangs them together. Paint kitchen cabinets and add open shelving with hanging rails for an easy update on a budget. For smaller bathrooms, go for versatile storag

WE ARE Eniko and Michael Kirkwood. I am Hungarian and work as an interpreter, and Michael is a civil servant. We have three rescue dogs, Penny, Alfie and Hugo. OUR HOME IS a three-bedroom cottage on the outskirts of Belfast, built in the late 19th c

With a creeping suspicion that they were starting to outgrow the property the were living in, Jade and Jon Severs decided it was time to find a new home with a little more space. They wanted a bigger garden for their two boys, Finley and Eliot, to pl

Allow art and accessories to take centre stage by painting features, such as radiators, mantels and shelving, in the same hue as the wall behind. Use patterned wallpaper and detailed wall art to draw attention away from parts of a space you don’t li

WE ARE Jade Severs, 36, Home Design Stylist at John Lewis & Partners, husband Jon, 37, and children Finley, seven, Eliot, five, and twins Eva and Mae, four OUR HOME IS A four-bedroom semidetached Edwardian property in Hampshire. We’ve lived here for

Keen to get on the property ladder, Elaine Verdon and her sister decided to team up, pool their resources and invest in a property together. Having grown up beside the sea, the sisters set out to find a home where lapping waves would be just a short

WE ARE Elaine Verdon, interior designer and stylist at Leo + Cici, my husband, Simon, a salesman and drummer, our son, Arthur, who’s two, and our dog, Daisy. OUR HOME Is a three-bedroom new-build in Dublin, Ireland. It was built in 2007, and I moved

Give your breakfast a boost with Lizi’s new Super Muesli range. Packed full of vitamins and minerals, as well as health-boosting ingredients such as hemp and quinoa, this good-for-you muesli will set you up for the day ahead. It’s also very tasty. We

‘To maximise floor space, tuck cupboards underneath the eaves and invest in a corner unit, which can create a convenient place for storage. Custom-made wardrobes can also be fitted to the entire length of the wall, using every inch of available space

Jackie and Peter Kirvan moved to Devon with their two young daughters over 20 years ago. The family home suited them well when the girls were growing up, but fast forward to 2020 and, now that the girls are both married with young children, the house

• Visit planningportal.co.uk for information on planning permission and building regulations. • Find an architect at architecture.com, a builder at fmb.org.uk and a structural engineer at istructe.org. • Choose a pay-as-you-go architect service at ar

FAN These are ideal if you have a small room to heat up. They work by using an electric coil to create heat, which is circulated around the room with a fan. These portable heaters are one of the most economical ways to warm up a small space, but the

If you want to reduce your impact on the planet then, next time you need some new furniture, be sure to choose long-lasting products built from sustainably sourced materials, like those from Made Below. The Manchester-based start-up has just released

I’ll admit, it was a good while ago that I swapped out my summer duvet for one with a hefty tog count (much to the delight of my cat, who has eschewed the cool tiles that she dozed on through August in favour of the plump eiderdown). Chilly nights –

It goes without saying that the more efficient your fire, the more money you could save! So while the latest contemporary glass-fronted fires may not be the cheapest to buy, they will seriously maximise fuel efficiency and cut down on those future bi

‘Make your mantelpiece Insta-worthy by pulling out accents from your room décor – colours or textures – and find unique pieces to display that echo your scheme.’ Georgina Dennis, Interior Designer at Stovax & Gazco ‘An overmantel mirror is an effe

As the weather turns colder and the nights draw in, we’re all looking to hunker down in the evenings with a good book or the latest TV box set! Good lighting is key to creating a cosy, warm atmosphere in your home, and whether you’re looking for a be

‘Embrace the whole range of light sources available – from pendant lights to table lamps. Varying them in a room creates little pockets and pools of light.’ Marketa Rypacek, Managing Director Industville ‘Dimmable lamps create a cocooning feel tha

Kate Butler, Head of Design for Habitat, on the things to consider when lighting your home… 1 The main starting point when purchasing lighting is budget. Anything involving an electrician is going to require more expense, so you need to consider wha

Q How can I reduce draughts on bare floorboards? I live in a cottage in rural Scotland and we really feel the cold here. I want to be prepared this year. Abigail Burton, Fife A David Gardiner, Product Manager at Woodpecker Flooring, has the followin

Be pre-pear-ed with this delicious make-ahead sauce! Store it in a cool place until Boxing Day, then serve it up with leftovers. Wrapped in muslin and tied with string, these beautifully boozy mini treats are great for gifting to anyone who likes a